The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir is an American indie pop band from Chicago.
The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir was formed in 2001 by two college graduates with degrees in music.
[1] Matthew Kerstein and Elia Einhorn initially released the four-track recording Do You Still Stick Out in the Crowd, then expanded to a four-piece by adding Ellen O'Hayer and Sam Koentopp, before releasing the single "Jennie That Cries".
[2] The group began playing locally in Chicago, soon opening for Arcade Fire, Of Montreal, the Walkmen, the Fiery Furnaces, and Jay Bennett.
[4] Einhorn continued to front SYGC, with their second release, Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, coming out on Bloodshot Records in 2007.